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Result · Caribbean Premier League

Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Lucia Kings

Venue par · 154Chase success · 55%POTM · T Shamsi

Match preview & overview

St Lucia Kings cruise to 7-wicket win as TKR bowled out for 109

St Lucia Kings beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 7 wickets at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on 3 September 2025, in a Caribbean Premier League T20 fixture that was effectively settled inside the first six overs of the chase. TKR were bowled out for 109, some 45 runs below the venue's average first-innings score of 154. The Kings reached 66/1 in the powerplay alone and cantered home with wickets to spare. T Shamsi, the left-arm wrist spinner, was named player of the match for his contribution with the ball as TKR's batters struggled throughout their innings.

The result ends a five-match winning run for Trinbago Knight Riders, who had beaten St Lucia Kings twice already in 2025. For the Kings, it levels some of that recent score and puts them firmly back in contention in the CPL standings. The 7-wicket margin flatters neither side's bowling: TKR simply did not post enough runs to make the chase competitive.

Pitch report & venue insights

Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad — 61-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2017–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

61

T20 matches hosted

154

Avg 1st-innings score

139

Avg 2nd-innings score

55%

Chase success rate

42

Avg powerplay runs

84%

Toss-field rate

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

TKR collapse to 109 all out, well below par

The Brian Lara Stadium averages 154 in the first innings across 61 matches, so Trinbago Knight Riders' 109 all out left them roughly 45 runs short of a competitive total. Three wickets fell in the powerplay and the innings never recovered, with the middle overs yielding just 45 runs for the loss of four more.

Angle 02

Kings' powerplay blitz settled the chase early

St Lucia Kings reached 66/1 after six overs while chasing 110, eclipsing the venue's average powerplay score of 43. With 44 still needed from 84 balls and nine wickets in hand after the powerplay, the result was effectively decided before the middle phase began.

Angle 03

Tasman Shamsi takes player of the match honours

T Shamsi was named player of the match, underlining how the Kings' bowling unit suffocated TKR's middle order. The 45 runs scored in overs 7 to 15 suggest conditions offered genuine assistance to the spin on offer.

Angle 04

Toss advantage played out as the data predicts

St Lucia Kings won the toss and chose to field, in line with the Brian Lara Stadium's trend: fielding-first sides have won 83% of tosses and chasers have won 55% of matches at the ground across 61 games. Kings followed the script to the letter.

Angle 05

Head-to-head perfectly level heading in, Kings edge ahead

The two sides had split their previous 12 CPL meetings six apiece. St Lucia Kings had lost their two most recent clashes with TKR in 2025 before this match, so the 7-wicket win settles some of that recent debt and leaves the overall series tied 6-7 in TKR's favour across 13 games.

Key players

Players who decided it

TS

St Lucia Kings

T Shamsi

Shamsi was the standout performer and player of the match. His ability to exploit conditions at a ground where spin has proven effective contributed directly to TKR being restricted to 109.

NP

Trinbago Knight Riders

N Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has shown his capacity to accelerate quickly in CPL cricket, striking 93* off just 43 balls in the 2024 edition. TKR will need that kind of impact innings if they are to post totals close to the venue average of 154.

AF

Trinbago Knight Riders

ADS Fletcher

Andre Fletcher has experience of posting big scores at this level, with 93 off 61 balls in the 2024 CPL. His form at the top of the order will be central to whether TKR can recover in the remainder of the tournament.

Career stats
JS

Trinbago Knight Riders

JNT Seales

Jayden Seales returned figures of 6/18 in an ODI in August 2025, demonstrating he can rip through batting line-ups when conditions suit. If TKR are to defend any kind of total, his new-ball threat is their most potent weapon.

Career stats
AJ

St Lucia Kings

AS Joseph

Alzarri Joseph has taken 4/19 in a T20 international and offers the Kings a high-pace option to complement their spin. On a surface that already produced one sub-110 total, his ability to take early wickets could shape future encounters between these sides.

Career stats

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Top batter markets could be more interesting than outright result lines given how one-sided this chase became; the powerplay dismissed only one King despite TKR having bowled out their opponents.
  • First-innings total lines are worth considering against the venue's average first-innings score of 154; TKR fell 45 short of that benchmark here.
  • Toss markets may carry more weight than usual at Brian Lara Stadium, where fielding-first sides have won 83% of tosses across 61 matches.
  • Player performance markets for spin bowlers could be attractive given the surface produced a low first-innings total and the player of the match was a specialist spinner.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Lucia Kings

Who won the TKR vs St Lucia Kings CPL match on 3 September 2025?

St Lucia Kings won by 7 wickets. Trinbago Knight Riders were bowled out for 109, and the Kings knocked off the runs with wickets to spare after a dominant powerplay of 66/1.

Who was player of the match in TKR vs St Lucia Kings?

T Shamsi was named player of the match for his bowling performance, which helped restrict Trinbago Knight Riders to 109 all out, well below the venue's average first-innings score of 154.

What is the head-to-head record between TKR and St Lucia Kings?

Across 13 CPL meetings, Trinbago Knight Riders lead 7-6 after this result. The sides had been level at six wins apiece before the Kings' 7-wicket victory on 3 September 2025.

Where to watch CPL matches in the UK?

CPL fixtures are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the United Kingdom, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a traditional subscription.

What is the average first-innings score at Brian Lara Stadium?

Across 61 matches at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, the average first-innings score is 154. TKR's total of 109 in this match was 45 runs below that benchmark, which made the Kings' chase straightforward.

What was TKR's form going into this match?

Trinbago Knight Riders had won five consecutive CPL matches in 2025 before this defeat, including back-to-back wins over St Lucia Kings earlier in the tournament. The loss to the Kings on 3 September ended that run.

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